Police officer uses kayak to rescue suffering dog trapped in muddy NJ pond

Washington Township officials skilled a dog in distress and located Akela, a gray boxer/mastiff, suffering within the water, the department discussed Wednesday on Facebook.

Officer John Kuligowski commandeered a nearby kayak and paddled bent Akela. Video pictures finds Kuligowski making an attempt to put the kayak next to Akela and pull her to safety. he’s not able to drag her aboard, then again in the end guides her to shore.

Leader Thomas Cicerelle and officer Dallas Overko presented additional help within the rescue, the put up discussed.

Akela used to be unharmed or even posed for a lot of photos jointly at the side of her 3 rescuers once on shore.

“Akela used to be in elation after her ordeal or even posed for a couple of speedy pictures previous than being became over to Animal Control Choices,” the department discussed.

Previous than finishing up within the pond, Akela had gotten unfastened. Police however have no longer located Akela’s house owners.

Police have asked anyone who’s conscious about Akela’s house owners to possess them touch each Animal Control Choices at (908) 722-1271 or the Washington Township Police.